Archive for November 10, 2021

Sister Maris Stella attended the U.S. Naval Academy and enjoyed her years of military service. But she felt God was calling her to an even higher level of service.?w=200&h=150

By Katie Yoder

Meet the Navy veteran who became a Sister of Life: ‘My heart was made for something more’

Sister Maris Stella once served her country. Now, she's dedicating her life to serving God. Read more

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By Autumn Jones

Cleveland priest sentenced to life in prison for child pornography, exploitation

On Tuesday, Father Robert McWilliams was sentenced to life in prison on convictions of sex trafficking of youths under 18,... Read more

Pope Francis ordains 10 men to the priesthood in St. Peter’s Basilica on May 7, 2017.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Number of foreign-born Catholic priests in Italy continues to rise

The total number of priests has falled by 11% in the last decade. Read more

The latest edition of "Armed with the Faith: A Catholic Handbook for Military Personnel," is designed to hold up in arduous conditions, "with features including waterproof and tear-resistant stock, and plastic binders that enable the turning of pages without a sound.”?w=200&h=150

By Joe Bukuras

Knights of Columbus volunteers sending rugged prayer books to military personnel

Volunteers and some military members in the Knights of Columbus delivered the first 100,000 copies of a prayer book’s new... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi on Oct. 3, 2020.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

The poor will be at the heart of Pope Francis’ fifth visit to Assisi

The pope will travel to the hometown of his namesake, St. Francis, on Nov. 12. Read more

Cardinal Vincent Nichols and London police chief Cressida Dick meet outside of Westminster Cathedral, Nov. 9, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Cardinal and police chief agree to create group reviewing last rites access for priests at crime scenes

The agreement was reached in the wake of lawmaker Sir David Amess’ death. Read more

Memorial in Ottawa, Canada, in tribute to 215 Indigenous children whose remains were found in unmarked graves at the site of a former residential School in Kamloops, June 1, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Pope Francis' upcoming meeting with Indigenous delegation a step toward healing, Canadian bishops say

A delegation to include 25 to 30 representatives from Canada's Indigenous populations and a small number of bishops is scheduled... Read more

The Benedictine Monastery of San Jose in Costa Rica's Diocese of Cartago, which was canonically closed Nov. 7, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Walter Sánchez Silva

Costa Rican diocese orders canonical closure of Benedictine monastery

The Diocese of Cartago has ordered the canonical closure of the San José Benedictine Monastery, a diocesan foundation that had... Read more

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By CNA Staff

Catholic Church in Belarus urges prayers for migrants

The Church's website said that ‘a real humanitarian crisis is unfolding on the borders of our country.’ Read more

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Nov. 10, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

This is the prayer to the Holy Spirit that Pope Francis wants every Catholic to know

The pope urged Catholics to keep a copy of the prayer with them. Read more

Mass during the 10th annual Populus Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage to Rome, Oct. 29-31, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Traditionis custodes: Rome diocese bans Traditional Latin Mass for Easter Triduum

No other sacraments may be celebrated according to the pre-Vatican II missal except the Mass. Read more